Steve Bruce STILL retains the support of the Newcastle board despite disastrous defeat by Brighton

Steve Bruce STILL retains the support of the Newcastle board despite disastrous 3-0 defeat by Brighton pushing them closer to the bottom three of the Premier League

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce retains the support of the club’s owner Mike Ashley, it is understood.

The Magpies’ 3-0 home loss to Brighton on Saturday left the Tyneside outfit lying 17th in the Premier League, two points above the relegation zone.

After the match a supporter group called for an imminent change of manager, but it is understood that as things stand, Bruce has Ashley’s backing.

More to follow. 

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce retains the support of Mike Ashley despite their relegation woes